More than 11 months remain before 2013 recruits can sign a letter of intent, yet Alabama is well on its way to wrapping up this year’s group with an early charge similar to what Texas has done in recent years.

The Crimson Tide added two more prized recruits this week.

Nick Saban is more than a third of the way to filling out his 2013 recruiting class after getting verbal pledges from RB Tyren Jones and OL Grant Hill. (AP Photo)

For one of its recent commitments, Alabama went to Georgia to land RB Tyren Jones (Marietta, Ga.). The 5-foot-8, 185-pound fireball of talent, Jones is arguably the top running back in the talent-rich state. Auburn, Clemson, Georgia and Tennessee are among the other schools that wanted to land his commitment.

Jones made his decision earlier this week after returning from Alabama’s junior day.

“Yes, it was a quick turnaround,” Jones’ coach, Walton’s Rocky Hidalgo, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I don’t think he went over to junior day with the idea that if they offered, he was going to commit. He just went there and was really impressed. They’re the national champions, man. It is what it is. It’s a great opportunity for Tyren. You go to Alabama and play in front of some of the most passionate fans in the country, and you potentially have the chance to play for national championships during your four to five years there. He’s a great kid and going to do really well there.”

The other pickup this week was 6-6, 315-pound offensive lineman Grant Hill out of Huntsville (Ala.).

Bradley Bozeman, who was Alabama’s first 2013 commitment last summer, loves how the class is coming together.

“I think it outstanding with nine guys on board already, with some of the best from around the Southeast,” Bozeman told Sporting News on Thursday. “The staff is doing an amazing job, plus all the commits are turning into recruiters. I don’t think we will stop any time soon. I’m planning on getting a couple more (national titles) while I’m up there.”